Free On-Rails Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 332 On-Rails Shooter games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free On-Rails Shooter game rankings were last updated on 5/6/2024.
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1. Left to Survive: Shooter PVP
Left to Survive is an action shooter game with the post-apocalyptic world setting with a base building feature. Become a hero, challenge other players, join tournaments, raid bases. Would you be able to survive in a dead world?
Left to Survive: Shooter PVP holds the #1 spot for "best free On-Rails Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 59. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 321 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 196 positive reviews and 125 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Left to Survive: Shooter PVP on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Aperture Desk Job
Introducing Aperture Desk Job — a free playable short made for the Steam Deck, set in the universe of the modestly popular Portal games.
Aperture Desk Job has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,865 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,725 positive reviews and 1,140 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
3. Sniper Strike: Special Ops
Intercept, eliminate and extract. It’s time to engage the enemy.Sniper Strike is a high-octane sniper experience that pits you in battle across three gameplay modes and 100's of missions. Scout through immersive environments, engage in rapid-fire combat and build the ultimate super-soldier.
Sniper Strike: Special Ops has achieved a Player Score of 58, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 335 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 200 positive reviews and 135 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 7/27/2018 |
| Developer | Eight Pixels Square |
| Publisher | Eight Pixels Square |
| Steam App Id | 848500 |
4. Aviators
A short, educational adventure game about Polish air personnel during World War II. A 3D FPP (First Person Perspective) game with elements of shooting, exploration, and logical puzzles.
Aviators has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 919 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 699 positive reviews and 220 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 1/24/2024 |
| Developer | Chronospace |
| Publisher | Instytut Pamięci Narodowej |
| Steam App Id | 2626910 |
5. Cover Fire: Offline Shooting Game
Best Offline Shooter and Sniper Game. Warning it's addictive
Cover Fire: Offline Shooting Game has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 318 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 228 positive reviews and 90 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
6. ULTRARUSH
ULTRARUSH is a free-to-play, fast-paced arena shooter where you fight for tokens in the middle of arena. It highly relies on movement, reflexes and gamesense.
ULTRARUSH has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21 positive reviews and 14 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
7. The Debug™
Help an adorable dancing turtle fight off disease infected insects!
The Debug™ has achieved a Player Score of 71, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 57 positive reviews and 15 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 11/19/2020 |
| Developer | Samer Khatib (Snowconesolid Productions) |
| Publisher | Samer Khatib (Snowconesolid Productions) |
| Steam App Id | 1437550 |
8. Twin Cores
Defend a Terraforming station against hordes of enemies in this short coop-only rail-shooter! A unique mix of nostalgic arcade elements and modern coop shooter gameplay. Triumph against your foes and compete for the top of the leaderboard!
Twin Cores has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 51 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 47 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 9/14/2022 |
| Developer | Starskeeper |
| Publisher | Starskeeper |
| Steam App Id | 2018830 |
9. The Tales of Redbox: An Escape From Desire
A rail shooter thriller that will put your mouse flicks to the test.
The Tales of Redbox: An Escape From Desire has achieved a Player Score of 67, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 11 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/1/2021 |
| Developer | Kareem Hyver |
| Publisher | Hyver Works. |
| Steam App Id | 1556540 |
10. Astrality
After a training simulation gone wrong, a bounty hunter embarks on a journey to find treasures and adventure.
Astrality has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 36 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 32 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Astrality on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/14/2023 |
| Developer | DigiPen Europe-Bilbao |
| Publisher | DigiPen Institute of Technology |
| Steam App Id | 2485620 |
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 | 31 | 11/18/2021 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 3/1/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 21 | 7/27/2018 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 1/24/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 11/4/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 8/11/2022 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/19/2020 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/14/2022 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/1/2021 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/14/2023 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/21/2021 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/18/2019 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/5/2022 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/5/2023 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/28/2017 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/16/2021 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/9/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 3/1/2017 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/21/2021 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/10/2020 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 6). Left to Survive: Shooter PVP on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 19). Aperture Desk Job on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 31). Sniper Strike: Special Ops on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 16). Aviators on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 27). Cover Fire: Offline Shooting Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, May 2). ULTRARUSH on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 18). The Debug™ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 18). Twin Cores on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, April 24). The Tales of Redbox: An Escape From Desire on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, March 9). Astrality on Steam. Steam Store.